February Resources

Register for BridgeSpan’s Nonprofit Scenario Planning webinar on Thursday, March 20 from 3-4 PM ET to learn a framework that nonprofit leaders can use to prepare for key strategic decisions and actions in different situations and during times of uncertainty.

The Trust for Civic Life is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Civic Hub Grants, designed to support local organizations and projects that strengthen trust, connection, engagement, and collaboration across lines of difference in rural communities. If you know a civic leader or initiative that brings people together across divides, this is an opportunity to uplift their work. The nomination deadline is Monday, March 3.

In 2023, a group of parents and caregivers, health care workers, policymakers, researchers, and funders came together to form Nurture Connection, a movement to advance early relational health in the U.S. Reflecting on the second anniversary of Nurture Connection, Founder David Willis and Parent Leaders Mia Halthon and Steven Thibert share their hope for the partnership and the lessons they have learned along the way.

The Greater Good Science Center recently launched the Spreading Love Through the Media Initiative to harness the transformative power of love to tackle social challenges like polarization and loneliness. Grants between $5,000 and $50,000 are available to journalists and media producers seeking to explore creative projects that extend well beyond romantic love. The application deadline is March 24, 2025.

The Social Connection Communities of Practice Network Map brings together organizations and coalitions across the U.S. working to combat social isolation, loneliness, and disconnection. This interactive resource serves as a hub for collaboration, allowing users to explore ongoing efforts by geography, topic area, and population focus.

In his latest piece for The Art of Association, Daniel Stid reflects on the tensions and challenges of advancing pluralism in today’s polarized landscape. Drawing insights from a recent convening of nearly 200 leaders in the field, he shares why pluralism is not just an ideal but a necessity in a diverse democracy.

Across the country, cities are transforming public spaces to foster connection, trust, and community resilience — from revitalizing parks and trail networks to rethinking how public spaces can drive civic engagement and economic development.